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FIFTH SEMESTER Compulsory Paper

STUDY OF INDIAN SOCIETY- 5.1 Unit- I Introduction Unit- II Marriage and Family Unit- III Caste System in India Unit- IV Other Backward classes

Unit- V Scheduled Casts and Scheduled Tribes

Elective Papers -Any One

RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA- 5.2

Unit- I Introduction Unit- II Rural Economic System Unit- III Peasant movement In India Unit- IV Panchayat Raj System and Rural Development Unit- V Rural Development Programs

WOMEN STUDIES IN INDIA - 5.3

Unit- I Introduction

Unit- II Basic Concepts

Unit- III Status of Women in India

Unit- IV Problems of Women

Unit- V Empowerment of Women in India

SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHY - 5.4

Unit- I Introduction

Unit- II Components of Population Growth

Unit- III Theories of Population Growth

Unit- IV Population Growth

Unit- V Population Control

Sixth Semester

COMPULSORY PAPER

SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA- 6.1

Unit- I Introduction

Unit- II Social Disorganization Issues and Problems

Unit- III Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

Unit- IV Terrorism and Corruption

Unit- V Problems of Women, Youths, Children and Aged

Elective Papers -Any One

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY - 6.2

Unit- I Introduction

Unit- II Tools of Social Research

Unit- III Research Design

Unit- IV Methods of Data Collection

Unit- V Analysis and Report Writing

SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN INDIA - 6.3

Unit- I Introduction

Unit- II Reform Movements

Unit- III Dalit and Backward Class Movements

Unit- IV Peasant Movements

Unit- V Environmental Movements

URBAN SOCIETY IN INDIA-6.4 Unit- I Introduction to Urban Society in India

Unit- II Urbanization in Modern India

Unit- III Cities in India

Unit- IV Urban Problems in India

Unit- V Urban Planning and Development

B. A. Fifth Semester Compulsory Paper- 5.1

STUDY OF INDIAN SOCIETY

Objective of the Paper:

To understand the diversities and unity in Indian Society

To know the major segments in society, the traditions, continuities and changes

taking place in Indian society;

The sociological perspective on Indian society presented in this course will also

enable students to gain a better understanding of their own situation and region.

Unit- I Introduction 12 Hours 1. Features of Indian Society

2. Unity in Diversity

3. Dharma and its types

4. Factors of Continuity and Change Unit-II Marriage and Family 12 Hours 1. Meaning, Definition of marriage and Family 2. Marriage among Hindus, Muslims, and Christians 3. Recent trends in Marriage

4. Types of Family: Joint Family, Nuclear family, matriarchal and patriarchal Family

5. Recent Trends in Indian Family Unit III Caste System in India 12 Hours 1. Meaning and Features of Caste system 2. Functions of Caste System 3. Role of caste in modern India- Merits and Demerits 4. Changing aspects of Caste, Causes for Change.

Unit IV Other Backward classes 12 Hours 1. Meaning and Characteristics of OBC’s 2. Backward class Movements 3. Constitutional Measures and Welfare Programmers of OBC’s Unit V Scheduled Casts and Scheduled Tribes 12 Hours 1. Meaning and Nature of SC’s and ST’s 2. Problems and Challenges of SC’s 3. Problems and Challenges of ST’s 4. Constitutional Measures and Welfare Programms for SC’s and

ST’s

References:

1. Ahuja ram (1993) : Indian social system, Rawat pub. Jaipur.

2. Ambedkhar B.R Annihilation of Caste

3. Berreman, G.D. (1979): Caste and other Inequalities: Essays 4. Beteille Andre (1992): Backward classes in contemporary India, New Delhi: OUP

5. Bose, N.K. (1967): Culture and Society in India.Bombay:Asia Publishing House.

6. Chaudhuri Buddhadeb (1991): Tribal Development in India. New Delhi: Inter India Publications.

7. Dube, S.C. (1977): Tribal Heritage of India. New Delhi: Vikas Publication.

8. Dube. S.c(1990) : indian society, nation book trust, new delhi. Inequality. Meerut: Folklore Institute.

9. Ghurye.g.s (1969) : caste and race in india, popular prakashan, bombay. 10. Hasnain, N. (1983): Tribes in India. Harman Publications, New Delhi.

11. Indene Ronald (1990): Imaging India. Oxford: Brasil Blackward.

12. Karve, Irawati. (1961): Hindu Society: An Interpretation. Poona: Deccan College.

13. Kothari Rajani (Ed.) (1973) : Caste in Indian Politics 14. Mandelbaum (1970): Society in India Bombay. Popular Prakashan.

15. Mulugund, I C. (2008): Readings in Indian Sociology.Shrusti Prakashan, Dharwad.

16. Satya Murthy T . V . (1996): Religion, C a s t e , Gender , and Culture Contemporary India. New Delhi: OUP

B. A. Fifth Semester Elective Paper- 5.2

RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

Objectives of the Paper:

To understand the nature of Rural Development in India.

To understand the changing nature of Land Tenure System and Land Reforms.

To understand the nature of Rural Development Programmes.

Unit- I Introduction 12 Hours 1. Meaning and Nature of Rural Development 2. Significance of study of Rural Development 3. Features of rural community 4. Rural Problems: Indebtedness- rural poverty, rural unemployment rural

migration - rural health and sanitation Unit- II Rural Economic System 12 Hours

1. Meaning and Forms of Land Tenure System 2. Rural Indebtedness: Causes and Effects 3. Green Revolution , White Revolution , Red Revolution, yellow

Revolution, Blue Revolution : Objectives and Achievements 4. Formers Suicide

Unit- III Peasant movement In India 12 Hours

1. Meaning and Nature of Peasant Movement 2. Bardoli Satyagraha, Telangana Movement and Naxabari Movement 3. Present Movement In Karnataka: Mahadayi Naragunada

Bandaya, Kaveri , Kalasa Banduri 4. Effect of Peasant Movement

Unit- IV Panchayat Raj System and Rural

Development 12 Hours

1. Meaning and Objectives of Pancayat Raj

2. Role of Pacchayat Raj in Rural Development

3. Early attempts of Rural Development Srinikethan Yojane,

Nilokheri Yojane and Firka Yojane

4. Role of Personnel in Rural Development-Village Level Workers (VLW), Grama Sevak(GS), Block Level Development Officers(BDO) and Distrivt Level Officers(CEO)

Unit- V Rural Development Programs 12 Hours

1. Meaning of Definition of Rural Development

2. Agencies of Rural Development – Govt. and NGO’s

3. Programs of Rural Development in India NREGP, Swacha Bhrat,

Grama Sadak Yojana, SHG’S

4. Jal Nirmala Yojana, Shrishakti

References: 1) Aziz Sartaj (1978): Rural Development: Learning from China. London:

MacMillan Press.

2) Bhattacharaya, Sub Nath (1983): Rural Development in India and Other Developing Countries. Calcutta: Metropolitan Book Co. Pvt. Ltd.

3) Brahmananda, P.R., B.K. Narayana and A. Kalappa. (Ed. 1987): Dimensions of Rural Development. Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai.

4) Chambers Robert (1984): Rural Development: Putting the Past First.

Chennai: Orient Longman Ltd.

5) Chaturvedi, T.N. (Ed. 1986): Rural Development: Some Themes and

Dimensions. New Delhi: Indian Institut e of Public Administration.

6) Deb, K. (1986): Rural Development in India- Since Independence. Sterling, New Delhi.

7) Deb Kalipada (1988): Rural Development in India- Since Independence.

Sterling New Delhi.

8) Desai, A.R. (Ed.) (2004): Rural Sociology in India. Popular Prakashan, Bombay.

9) Harris John(Ed.) (1986): Rural Development: Theories of Peasant Economy

and Agrarian Change, ELBS, London.

10) Katar Singh (1986): Rural Development- Principles, Policies and Management. Sage Publishers, New Delhi.

11) Maheshwari, S.R. (1995): Rural Development in India- A Public Policy

Approach (2nd Ed.), Sage Publications Ltd. New Delhi.

12) Mathur, B.L. (2006): Rural Development and Co- operation, RBSA Publishers, New Delhi.

13) Mulgund, I C.: Readings of Indian Sociology. Shrusti Prakashna, Dharwad.

14) Satya Sundaram (1999): Rural Development. Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing

House.

15) Sharma, K. L. (2007): Indian Social Structure and Change. Rawat Publications, New Delhi.

B. A. Fifth Semester Elective Paper- 5.3

WOMEN STUDIES IN INDIA

Objectives of the Paper:

Make the students to know about the Nature and Scope of Women Studies.

To understand the concepts of Gender Theories.

To understand the Problems of Women and Empowerment.

Unit- I Introduction 12 Hours 1. Emergence of Women Studies in India 2. Meaning, Nature and Scope 3. Importance of Women Studies Unit- II Basic Concepts 12 Hours 1. Sex and Gender 2. Feminism 3. Gender Theories (Liberal Feminism, Radical Feminism) Unit- III Status of Women in India 12 Hours 1. During Ancient India 2. During Medieval India 3. During Modern India Unit- IV Problems of Women 12 Hours 1. Inequality - Social, Economic and Political 2. Crimes and Atrocities against women 3. Problems of Dowry Unit- V Empowerment of Women in India 12 Hours 1. Strategies of Empowerment 2. Role of Govt. in the Development of women, Programmes and Legislations 3. Women welfare Measures undertaken by Govt. of Karnataka

References: 1) Altekar A.S. (1983): The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation.

Delhi: Motilal Banarasidass, 2nd Ed., 5th Reprint.

2) Chanana, Karuna (1988): Socialization, Women, and Education: Explorations in Gender Identity. New Delhi: Orient Longman.

3) Desai Neera and M. Krishnaraj (1987): Women and Society in India.

Delhi: Ajanta

4) Forbes, G. (1998): Women in Modern Indian Society. New Delhi: Sage

Publication.

5) Ghandially, Rehana (ed) (1988): Women in Indian Society. New Delhi: Sage Publication.

6) Maccoby, Eleaner and Carol Jacklin (1975): The Psychology of Sex Differences. Stanford: Stanford University.

7) McCormack, C., and M. Starathern (1980): Nature, Culture, and

Gender. Cambridge: Cambridge University.

8) Sharmila Rage (2004): Sociology of Gender, Sage, New Delhi

9) Sharma Ursula (1983) : Women, Work and property in north west India London: Tavistock

10) Shulamitz, Reinharz and Lynn Davidmann (1991): Feminist Research Methods, New York: Oxford University.

11) Tong, RoseMarie, (1989): Feminist Thought : A Comprehens ive

Introduction, Colarodo: West view Press

12) Whelham, Imelda (1997): Modern Feminist Thought: Edinburgh

University Press.

B. A. Fifth Semester Elective Paper- 5.4

SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHY Objectives of the Paper:

To understand about the Nature and Scope of Demographic Studies.

To know about the Changing Trends of Indian Population.

To know about the Family Welfare Programmes and Schemes in India.

Unit- I Introduction 12 Hours 1. Origin and Development of Demography 2. Meaning, Nature and Scope 3. Importance of Social Demography Unit- II Components of Population Growth 12 Hours

1. Fertility

2. Mortality

3. Migration

Unit- III Theories of Population Growth 12 Hours

1. Malthusian Theory

2. Optimum theory

3. Theory of Demographic Transition Unit- IV Population Growth 12 Hours

1. Trends of World Population Growth

2. Trends and Patterns of Population Growth in India

3. Causes and Consequence of Population Growth in India Unit- V Population Control 12 Hours

1. History of Family Planning Programmes 2. Family Welfare Programmes 3. Population Policy- 2000

References:

1) Bose, Asish (1991): Demographic Diversity of India. Delhi: B.R. Publishing Corporation.

2) Census of India Reports- 2001

3) Chandrashekar, S. (Ed.) (1974): Infant Mortality, Population Growth and Family Planning in India London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd.

4) Finkle, Jason Land Alison Mcintosh (Ed.) (1994): The New Policies of Population. New York: The Population Council.

5) Hatcher Robert (1983): An Introduction to Social Demography. Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.

6) Rajendra Sharma (1997): Demography and Population Problems, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers

7) Shrivastava O.S. (1994) : Demography and Population Studies. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House.

B. A. Sixth Semester Compulsory Paper- 6.1

SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA

Objectives of the Paper:

To understand about the Nature of Social Problems.

To understand the Nature & Causes of Changing Crimes

in India.

To understand the Nature of Vulnerable Problems of Life.

Unit- I Introduction 12 Hours 1. Meaning, Definition and Nature of Social Problems 2. Causes and Consequences of Social Problems 3. Meaning of social organization and Disorganization 4. Characteristics of Social Disorganization

Unit- II Social Disorganization Issues and Problems 12 Hours

1. Crime and Delinquency- Meaning Causes and Consequences of

crime and Delinquency

2. Types of crime

3. Changing Aspects of Crime and Criminals: White Color Crime,

Criminalization of politics and Communalism

4. Measures to Control Crime and Delinquency

Unit- III Alcoholism and Drug Addiction 12 Hours

1. Meaning, Nature, and Types

2. Causes and Consequences 3. Youth and Drug Addictives

4. Measures to Control

Unit- IV Terrorism and Corruption 12 Hours

1. Meaning and Features of Terrorism

2. Types of Terrarium and Corruption

3. Causes and Consequences of Terrorism and Corruption

4. Measures to Control Terrorism

Unit- V Problems of Women, Youths, Children and Aged 12 Hours 1. Domestic Violence, Dowry, Divorce, and Sexual Abuse 2. Youth Unrest 3. Human Trafficking, Child abuse and Child labor 4. Problems of Aged-

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References:

1) Ahuja Ram (1998): Social Problems in India. Rawat P u b l i c a t i o n s , Jaipur.

2) Davis James (1970): Social Problems Enduring Major Issues and

Change, New York: Free Press.

3) Elliot and Merril (1950): Social Disorganization. New York: Harper and

Brothers.

4) Gill SS (1998): The Pathology of Corruption. New Delhi: Harper Collin

Publishers.

5) Karavala Perin C (1959): A Study in Indian Crime. Bombay Popular Book Depot.

6) Madan G.R. (1994): Indian Social Problems. New Delhi Allied

Publishers.

7) Memoria C.B. (1999): Social Problems and Social Disorganization New Delhi: Kitab Mahal.

8) Ministary of Home Affairs (1998): Crime in India. New Delhi: Govt. of

India.

9) Medon Robert K and Robert Nisbert (1976): Contemporary Social Problems. New York: Harcourt Brace, Jovavich Ink.

10) Reid Suetitus (1976): Crime and Criminology. Illinois: Deyden Press.

11) Sutherland Edwin H and Donald R Cressey (1968): Principles of

Criminology Bombay Times of India Press.

12) Thomas G (1994): AIDS in India Myth & Reality. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

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B. A. Sixth Semester Elective Paper- 6.2

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Objectives of the Paper:

To understand the Importance of Social Research in Social Science

To know about the Research Design.

Make the students to understand about the Analysis and Report Writing.

Unit- I Introduction 1. Meaning and Importance of Social Research 2. Science- Pure and Applied 3. Types and Methods of Social Research: Pure and Applied, Survey, and Case Study Unit- II Tools of Social Research 1. Concepts 2. Theory 3. Hypotheses 4. Facts

Unit- III Research Design 1. Meaning and Importance 2. Types of Research Design 3. Sampling - Importance and Types Unit- IV Methods of Data Collection 1. Data- Meaning and Sources of Primary and Secondary Data 2. Primary Data Collection, Observation, Interview and Questionnaire 3. Secondary Data Unit- V Analysis and Report Writing 1. Editing, Coding and Tabulation 2. Analysis and Interpretation 3. Report Writing

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References:

1) Ram Ahuja (2001): Research Methods, Rawat Pub., Jaipur.

2) Baily Kenneth (1998): Methods of Social Research. John Wiley & Sons, New York

3) Bose Pradi Kumar (1995): Research Methodolgy, New Delhi: ICSSR.

4) David Dooley (1997): Social Research Methods, Prentice Hall, New Delhi.

5) Goode William J & Hatt Paul K (1952): Methods of Social Research.

McGraw Hill, New Delhi.

6) Hughes John (1987): The philosophy of social research London,

Longman

7) Jayram, N. (1989): Sociology Method and theory Madras: MacMillan

8) Kothari, C. R. (1989): Research Methodology – Methods and techniques, Bangalore : Wiley Eastern

9) Moser, C.A. & Kalton, G. (1971): Survey Methods in Social Investigations, ELBS & Heinemann, London

10) Popper, K. (1999): The Logic of Scientific Discovery London: Routledge.

11) Srinivas, M.N. and A.M. Shah (1979): Field worker and the field New Delhi: Oxford

12) Young P.V. (2001): Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Delhi,

Prentice Hall.

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B. A. Sixth Semester Elective Paper- 6.2

SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN INDIA Objectives of the Paper:

To understand the Significance of Sociology in understanding the Ideology of Social Movements.

To know the Role of various Social Reformers 1n Social Movements.

To understand about the Emergence of Environmental Movements and their Significance.

Unit- I Introduction 1. Meaning and Nature of Social Movements

2. Scope and Significance of Sociology of Social Movements 3. Types of Social Movements Unit- II Reform Movements 1. Veershaiva Movements 2. Arya Samaj and Brahma Samaj 3. Ramkrishna Mission Unit- III Dalit and Backward Class Movements 1. Emergence of Dalit Movement in India 2. Role of Jotibha Phule and Babasaheb Ambedkar 3. Backward Class Movements in India Unit- IV Peasant Movements 1. Characteristics and Trends 2. Peasant Movements in India 3. Peasant Movements in Karnataka Unit- V Environmental Movements 1. Emergence of Environmental Movements and their Importance 2. Chipko Movement and Appiko Chaluvali 3. Narmada Bachav Andolan 4. Save Western Ghats

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References:

1) Banks J.A. (1972): The Sociology of Social Movements. London: MacMilan.

2) Bruce Cameron (1986): Modern Social Movements, Random House,

New York

3) Desai A.R. (Ed) (1979): Peasant Struggles in India. Bombay: Oxford University Pr ess.

4) Dhanagare D.N. (1983): Peasant Movements in Indian 1920 - 1950.

Delhi: Oxford University Press.

5) Gouldner A.W (1950): Studies in Leadership. New York: Harper &

Brothers.

6) Oomen T.K. (1990): Protest & Change: Studies in Social Movements.

Delhi: Sage.

7) Rao, M.S.A. (1979): Social Movements and social transformation (Delhi: MacMillan)

8) Rudolf (1995): Social Movements, New York: ACC.

9) Selliot Eleanor (1995): From Untouchable to Dalit: Essays on the Ambedkar Movement New Delhi: Manohar.

10) Shah, Ghanshyam (1990): Social Movements in India- A Review of the Literature Delhi: Sage.

11) Singh KS. (1982): Tribal Movements in India. New Delhi: Manohar.

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B. A. Sixth Semester Elective Paper- 6.4

URBAN SOCIETY IN INDIA

Objective of the Paper:

To understand about the Evolution of Cities and Urban Communities.

To make the students to make aware of Urban Problems in India

To understand Urban Planning and Urban Development

Unit- I Introduction to Urban Society in India 12 Hours 1. Meaning and Characteristics of Urban Society 2. Types of Cities and Urban Communities 3. Urban Development in Ancient and Medieval Periods 4. Significance of study of urban Life

Unit- II Urbanization in Modern India 12 Hours 1. Meaning and nature of Urbanization

2. Rural-Urban Migration

3. Factors Responsible for rapid Urbanization

4. Consequences for Over Urbanization and its Measures

Unit- III Cities in India 12 Hours

1. History and Growth of Cities in India

2. Metropolitan and Mega Cities Meaning and Characteristics

3. Growth of Metropolitan and Mega Cities

Unit- IV Urban Problems in India 12 Hours 1. Slums and Urban Crime 2. Problems of Housing and Sanitization 3. Environmental Problems: Air Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Sound Pollution and Problem of Solid waste 4. Effects and Remedies for Environmental Problem

Unit- V Urban Planning and Development 12 Hours 1. Urban Development s and Its Objectives 2. Urban Policy and Urban Development Programmes 3. Urban Government and its Role 4. Problems of Urban Management

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References:

1) Alfred D'Souza (1978): The Indian City: Poverty, Ecology and

Urban Development, Manohar, New Delhi.

2) Bose. Ashis (1901- 2001): Urbanization in India

3) Raj Bala (1986): Trends in Urbanization, Rawat Publications

Jaipur

4) Ram Nath Sharma: Urban Sociology. A Rajhans Publications

Meerut.

5) Rao MSA (1974): Urban Sociology 1n India. Orient Longman, New

Delhi.

6) Siddarth, K. & Mukherjee (2005): Cities, Urbanization and Urban

System, Kisalaya Publications, Delhi.

7) Vibooti Shukla (1988): Urban Development and Regional Policy­ An

Economic Analysis. Himalaya Publishing House, Delhi.

8) Ramchandran N (1989): Urbanization and Urban Systems 1n

India. Oxford University Press, New Delhi.